W18x50
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W18x50 is a 457.2 mm deep, 190.5 mm wide w shape with a mass of 74.4 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.
| Mass per metre | 74.4 kg/m50.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 457.2 mm18.00 in |
| Flange width | 190.5 mm7.50 in |
| Web thickness | 9 mm0.354 in |
| Flange thickness | 14.5 mm0.571 in |
| Area | 9,484 mm²14.70 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 332,985,140 mm⁴800.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,456,810 mm³88.90 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,655,093 mm³101.00 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W18x50 weigh?
- A W18x50 has a mass of 74.4 kg/m (50.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W18x50?
- A W18x50 is 457.2 mm deep and 190.5 mm wide, with a 9 mm web and a 14.5 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W18x50?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 1,456,810 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 1,655,093 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.